Cheap Flights To Cebu

The city of Cebu is another major economic hub in Phillippines, besides Manila. Its airport, which has a massive number of travelers annually, is located in the Island of Mactan, about 20 to 30 minutes from the city. When exploring Cebu, visitors will find plenty to see and do, which explains why Cebu continues to be one of the great destinations for tourists.

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When is the best time to visit Cebu?

Without a doubt, the most pleasant period to enjoy outdoor leisure activities, sunny days, and get suntanned in Cebu is during the dry season, starting from January to March. The colorful Sinulog Festival, where you can see the culture of Cebu, is also held in January. Meanwhile, the summer months from March to May are hot and humid, which may not be comfortable for everyone to visit around this time. Yet if you don’t mind the heat, you can always visit Cebu in summer. June and August are the rainy seasons, which usually have heavy downpours and typhoons. Thus, it is not advisable to visit Cebu during the monsoon season.

What are the must-go places in Cebu?

The province of Cebu is well-known for its beautiful islands, natural wonders, luxury resorts, and also historical spots. Here are some popular places to go:

Taoist Temple

Located in Beverly Hills Subdivision, the Taoist Temple is one of the most popular tourist spots in city of Cebu. The temple was built in 1972 by Cebu’s Chinese community and it is open for worshippers and tourists. There are chapel, library, souvenir shop, and wishing well in the temple. The large balconies also offer a great view of the downtown Cebu.

Malapascua Island

This tiny island in north Cebu is the paradise for divers, but there are plenty of other things to do on Malapascua for non-divers. Bounty Beach, for example, has fantastic white sandy beach for you to swim and enjoy sunsets. You could also stay at some really nice beaches resorts.

Tumalog Waterfalls

Southern Cebu is loaded with beautiful waterfalls. One of the most popular is the Tumalog Falls in Oslob, a municipality 170 kilometers from Cebu City. This forest-covered waterfall is so massive that it covers the entire cliff, making it outstanding and different from other waterfalls in Cebu.

How much things cost in Cebu?

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Cost (in PHP)

Accommodation

A 23m2 studio, unfurnished starts at 10.000PHP (per month). Mid range hotel rooms are around 2400PHP. But there are also the cheaper hostels, starting at 640PHP per night.

Transportation

Transportation’s cost via taxies is about 40PHP. Meanwhile, the cost for jeepneys is around 5-7PHP.

Food & drink

Fast food restaurants offer meals starting at 79PHP. For drinks, a regular coke is around 70PHP, a fresh juice starts at 45PHP, and a cup of coffee at a local place starts at 58PHP.

Medical consultation

The cost for medical consultation or short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) is around 440PHP.